Crime,Drama,Romance
United Kingdom,United States of America,Italy
Simple Men is a 1992 American independent film directed by Hal Hartley. It follows the story of two brothers, Bill and Dennis, who leave New York and go to Long Island in search of their father, who is a fugitive from justice. While in Long Island, Bill meets a young woman named Kim, whom he plans to seduce and then abandon. However, as he spends more time with her, he realizes that he has genuine feelings for her.
Meanwhile, Dennis tracks down their father and tries to convince him to return to society. The father, however, refuses and continues to live off the grid. As the plot unfolds, the relationships between the characters become more complicated, and the brothers are forced to confront their own fears and desires.
The film is known for its deadpan humor, quirky characters, and unique visual style. It has been praised for its intelligent writing and compelling performances, particularly by Robert John Burke as Bill and Bill Sage as Dennis. Simple Men was a critical success and helped to cement Hartley's reputation as a groundbreaking filmmaker in the independent film world.
